Department of Biosciences, Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research was established in 2017 and is affiliated to Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya, Indore. Since then the institute has seen phenomenal growth and today the department offers courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The department offers B.Sc. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Computer Science and M.Sc. in Biotechnology. Both programmes strive to build seamless connectivity and synergy between industry and academics.
The department's research activities are guided by a simple motivation – academic excellence at the frontiers of research. This environment helps motivate students along the path of innovative thinking. Today's biology is a highly interdisciplinary science that amalgamates ideas from many different science fields, producing a new understanding of the physical nature of life's processes. The vision of the department is to maintain a vigorous core biology activity focusing on specific areas interfacing other disciplines and augment it with interdisciplinary research.
To achieve this, the department has state-of-the-art facilities with high-end analytical laboratory and experimental facilities including double beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer, cooling centrifuge, rotary vacuum evaporator, spray dryer exclusively for student academic projects. The academic and research contributions in this department have been recognized in the form of publications, projects and awards.
The department conducts placement related training for students of all years. The Department conducts these sessions in association with the Career Development Cell so that students obtain skills in resume preparation, group discussion, self-introduction, personal interview and other prerequisites before attending campus interviews.
The Department also conducts various science mentoring sessions by acclaimed and successful resource persons from various fields who can motivate and inform the students on avenues in sciences.
The diverse qualifications of the faculty members ensure expertise in all aspects of Biotechnology as well as in various interdisciplinary areas. Project work, seminar, presentation, internships, and certifications are introduced in all courses to get an overview of the ongoing research development in the subject.

Overview:

Under the directives of MP Higher Education and in affiliation with Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya, Indore, the department has implemented National Education Policy (NEP) since 2021. As per the NEP, the structure and duration of degree programs have been modified. The undergraduate degree is structured for either three or four years. There are multiple entry and exit options along with internships, vocational subjects, community service, field projects etc. Students are eligible for a certificate after completion of one year of study; a diploma will be awarded after two years of study, and a Bachelor’s degree will be awarded after a three-year program. Students also have an option to pursue a four-year B.Sc. degree to focus on their chosen major and minor areas. The degree will be B.Sc. Hons with research. NEP is based on a Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). 

The department offers the following courses:

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

• B.Sc. with Biotechnology as major subject

• B.Sc. with Microbiology as major subject

• B.Sc. with Pharmaceutical Chemistry as major subject

• B.Sc. with Chemistry as major subject

• B.Sc. Hons with Research

Eligibility

10+2 or equivalent exam with Biology from a recognized board of education with a minimum 50%

POSTGRADUATE COURSE

• M.Sc. Biotechnology 

Eligibility

B.Sc. in any stream of Biology/Biotechnology/ B. Pharm./MBBS/BPT/BHMS/ Nursing etc. from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks.

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B.Sc. with Biotechnology as major subject

Scope:

Biotechnology is an extremely interdisciplinary field that incorporates various branches of biological sciences. It is an innovative segment of science that prepares students for various opportunities in different biotechnological segments like Molecular biology, Computational Biology, Bioprocessing and Industrial Microbiology, Industrial Research and Development, Genetic Engineering, Pharmaceutical / Chemical Industry.

Features:

• Value addition is ensured via certification courses in Pharmacovigilance, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research Analysis, Drug designing, and other related fields.
• MOU’s with different Biotech and Pharma companies and DBT recognized and ISO certified training centers for imparting hands-on training and internship opportunities to students.
• Students are encouraged to participate in research projects.
• Students are provided a platform through different clubs like Solaris, Srijan E-Cell, Yavnika, and Litmus, for expressing and developing their creative Innovation and leadership skills.
• Interactive classroom teaching and well-equipped labs ensure a hands-on learning environment.
• National seminars, workshops, industry visits, guest lectures by experts are arranged to familiarize students with the practical world.
• In-house preparation and guidance for Communication Skills, Reasoning, Aptitude, GD, PI etc. by renowned experts of the region.

Career Opportunities

• Industrial Research and Development
• Pharmaceutical / Chemical Industry
• Environment Conservation
• Agricultural Sector
• Agro-based Industries
• Aquaculture
• BioProcessing Industry
• Genetic Engineering
• Health Care and Medicine

B.Sc. with Microbiology as major subject

Scope:

Microbiology is an essential branch of biology. COVID has made their role all the more important. They play an important role in combating disease, production of chemicals using microorganisms, and keeping the planet healthy. They are also instrumental in identifying microorganisms found in food and food-related products. The study of microbiology, has made us better understand the microorganisms present in food and thus prevent food spoilage and food borne diseases.

Features:

• Value addition is ensured via certification courses in Pharmacovigilance, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research Analysis, Drug designing, and other related fields.
• MOU’s with different Biotech and Pharma companies and DBT recognized and ISO certified training centers for imparting hands-on training and internship opportunities to students.
• Students are encouraged to participate in research projects.
• Students are provided a platform through different clubs like Solaris, Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), Yavnika Hobby Club, and Litmus- Literature and Music club, for expressing and developing their creative Innovation and leadership skills.
• Interactive classroom teaching and well-equipped labs ensure a hands-on learning environment.
• National seminars, workshops, industry visits, guest lectures by experts are arranged to familiarize students with the practical world.
• In-house preparation and guidance for Communication Skills, Reasoning, Aptitude, GD, PI etc. by renowned experts of the region.

Career Opportunities

• Research Assistant
• Food, Industrial or Environmental Microbiologists
• Quality Assurance Technologists
• Sales or Technical Representative
• Clinical and Veterinary Microbiologists
• Medical Technologists
• Health care Sector
• Disease testing/control labs
• Biomedical Scientist
• Clinical Research Associate
• Microbiologist
• Pharmacologist
• Food Technologist
• Scientific Laboratory Technician
• Research Scientist

B.Sc. with Pharmaceutical Chemistry as major subject

Scope:

Pharmaceutical chemistry is a science that is at the intersection of chemistry, especially synthetic organic chemistry, and pharmacology. They are involved with design and chemical synthesis of pharmaceutically active compounds and bio-active molecules. 

This subject involves identification followed by synthetic alteration of new chemical entities to make them suitable for therapeutic use. Pharmaceutical chemistry also focusses on medicinal quality and aims to assure quality control standards of pharmaceutically active compounds.

Features:

• Value addition is ensured via certification courses in Pharmacovigilance, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research Analysis, Drug designing, and other related fields.
• MoUs with different Biotech and Pharma companies and DBT recognized and ISO certified training centers for imparting hands-on training and internship opportunities to students.
• Students are encouraged to participate in research projects.
• Students are provided a platform through different clubs like Solaris, Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), Yavnika Hobby Club, and Litmus- Literature and Music club, for expressing and developing their creative Innovation and leadership skills.
• Interactive classroom teaching and well-equipped labs ensure a hands-on learning environment.
• National seminars, workshops, industry visits, guest lectures by experts are arranged to familiarize students with the practical world.
• In-house preparation and guidance for Communication Skills, Reasoning, Aptitude, GD, PI etc. by renowned experts of the region.

Career Opportunities

• Drug Control Administration
• Health Centres
• Drug Designing
• Drug Manufacturing
• Medical Dispensing Stores
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Product Marketing
• Research
• Teaching 

B.Sc. with Computer Science as major subject

Scope:

Computer Science is an exciting subject that targets the core elements of computer programming, networking, and futuristic technology. Computer Science involves information and system management through knowledge, design ideation, and IT development. 

Some of the recent advancements like Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and digital platforms have refined the scope of computer science. This is the beginning of a seismic shift, leading to numerous opportunities in computer science to bridge the gap between humans and machines. 

Features:

• Value addition is ensured via certification courses in Pharmacovigilance, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research Analysis, Drug designing, and other related fields.
• MOU’s with different Biotech and Pharma companies and DBT recognized and ISO certified training centers for imparting hands-on training and internship opportunities to students.
• Students are encouraged to participate in research projects.
• Students are provided a platform through different clubs like Solaris, Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), Yavnika Hobby Club, and Litmus- Literature and Music club, for expressing and developing their creative Innovation and leadership skills.
• Interactive classroom teaching and well-equipped labs ensure a hands-on learning environment.
• National seminars, workshops, industry visits, guest lectures by experts are arranged to familiarize students with the practical world.
• In-house preparation and guidance for Communication Skills, Reasoning, Aptitude, GD, PI etc. by renowned experts of the region.

Career Opportunities

• Computational Biology
• Computer Programmer
• Web Developer
• Systems Analyst
• Video game developer

B.Sc. with Chemistry as major subject

Scope:

Chemistry is one of the fundamental sciences. It specializes in dealing with the nature and properties of various compounds and the large number of reactions taking place around us. There are various stimulating career options in chemistry which cover different aspects of the field. Studying chemistry opens up a world of possibilities and therefore, the job profiles can be found across different areas.

Features:

• Value addition is ensured via certification courses in Pharmacovigilance, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research Analysis, Drug designing, and other related fields.
• MOU’s with different Biotech and Pharma companies and DBT recognized and ISO certified training centers for imparting hands-on training and internship opportunities to students.
• Students are encouraged to participate in research projects.
• Students are provided a platform through different clubs like Solaris, Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), Yavnika Hobby Club, and Litmus- Literature and Music club, for expressing and developing their creative Innovation and leadership skills.
• Interactive classroom teaching and well-equipped labs ensure a hands-on learning environment.
• National seminars, workshops, industry visits, guest lectures by experts are arranged to familiarize students with the practical world.
• In-house preparation and guidance for Communication Skills, Reasoning, Aptitude, GD, PI etc. by renowned experts of the region.

Career Opportunities

• Food Inspector
• Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)
• Assistant Professor
• Patent Associate
• Biochemist
• Food and Flavour Chemist
• Research Assistant or Associate 
• Scientific Data Entry Specialist 
• Water Quality Specialist 
• Agricultural Chemist

 M.Sc. Biotechnology

Overview:

M.Sc. Biotechnology is a two year post graduate program which is an amalgamation of biological science with technology to produce or modify products or processes for specific use. Recent development in the field of biotechnology are synthetic biology and metabolic engineering based on Omics technology along with use of artificial intelligence specifically in drug discovery and research.

Key features:

• Life Science Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC), NPTEL, Swayam, Coursera certifications for value addition.
• Smart interactive teaching methodology via video lectures, animations & presentations.
• Certifications in the field of Bioinformatics, Computational biology, R and Python programming for biologists, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical research analysis, agri-biotechnology etc. by DBT recognized and ISO certified training institutes.
• To bridge the gap of academia and industry, skill development programs like trainings, internships & workshops in the field of plant tissue culture, animal tissue culture and vaccine development, mushroom cultivation, production of biocontrol agents and bio-stimulants are made a mandatory part of curriculum.
• MOU’s with different Biotech and Pharma companies for imparting hands-on training and internship opportunities to students.
• 100% Placement assistance in top pharma, food, medical coding and health care sector etc.
• National seminars, workshops, industry visits, guest lectures by experts are arranged to familiarize students with practical world.
• In-house preparation and guidance for Communication Skills, Reasoning, Aptitude, GD, PI etc. by renowned experts of the region.

Scope:

Major fields where Biotechnology students work as professionals in R& D departments in private and public sector are:

• Molecular Biology Labs
• Food Processing Sector
• Agriculture sector and Forestry
• Medicine and Health care Sector
• Environment & Pollution Control Industry
• Chemical & Bioprocessing Industry
• Nanotechnology sector
• Bioprocessing in Textile Industry
• Data analytics & Data Science
• Pharma and Nutraceutical Industry
• Stem Cell Technology
• Biocosmetics and aesthetic medicine sector
• Educational organizations
• Research and development organizations
• Higher studies from India and abroad (Ph.D., Post Doc.)

Career opportunities:

• Data Scientist
• Molecular Biology Scientist
• Industrial Research Scientist
• Nanotechnology Scientist
• Biotech Product Analyst
• Medical Scientist
• Process Development Scientist
• Safety Health & Environment Specialist
• Regulatory Affairs Associate
• Research Scientist
• Epidemiologists
• Genetic Engineer

Department of Biosciences, Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research was established in 2017 and is affiliated to Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya, Indore. We offer undergraduate courses in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Computer Science as well as post graduation in Biotechnology. The Department seeks to combine excellence in education with service to the industry. Our vision is to be recognized as an innovative and leading Biosciences Department. Our goal is to provide students with a balance of intellectual and practical experiences that enable them to serve a variety of societal needs. In our department students are nurtured to become best in their field as researchers, academicians, team leaders in industry or become entrepreneurs in their own innovative way. 

In line with the National Education Policy, the department offers a strong core curriculum, complemented by electives in important emerging areas. The Department offers training programmes, internships and certifications in R-programming, Clinical research Analysis, Digital Marketing etc to give the students a better platform for their future prospects. 

We hold firm belief in our ability to succeed, and we nurture an attitude of self-reliance, confidence, commitment and responsibility to the society that we are to serve. Such is the psychology behind the young and dynamic department in effect, where we believe in building career, enriching minds and providing a remarkable experience that lasts a life time. The department also offers a high-end analytical laboratory and experimental facilities including double beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer, cooling centrifuge, rotary vacuum evaporator, spray dryer exclusively for student academic projects.

I am confident that the students of the department would justify the credibility of the department by showing a high level of professional competence in their respective field.

I wish Best of Luck to all of them….!!!